Charles Vitale Late Proprietor of Puritan Fish Charles J. Vitale of Revere, formerly of the North End of Boston, died on January 6. The late proprietor of Puritan Fish Co., Boston Fish Pier and a member of the Madonna Del…
Month: January 2013
Callahan Tunnel,Now a Dangerous Ride
If you are from the North End you already know that the Callahan Tunnel that connects the North End to East Boston is not one of the most eye-appealing tunnels. However, two weeks ago the tunnel went from an eyesore…
Yearly Crime Numbers Down in North End
Crime statistics in the North End over the past year (Dec. 2011 to Dec. 2012) have dropped ten percent according to District A-1 Boston Police Commanding Officer Thomas Lee. The Captain made the announcement at last week’s Public Safety monthly…
Council Withdraws License Transfer Support
Support for a beer, wine and liqueurs license transfer request to the Salem Group LLC., which plans to open a cafe shop called Rigoletto at 115A Salem Street has been withdrawn by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council due to conflicting…
Nuisance Control Ordinance Passes
Loud parties and gatherings cause significant behavior leading to sleep disturbances and anxiety creating a substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of the neighborhoods throughout Boston. Loud apartment and rooftop parties have created excessive and unnecessary noise in the North…
Salem Street One-Story Addition Opposed
A proposal by Chris Young to construct a second floor addition at 78-80 Salem Street was opposed by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association and was taken off the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council agenda until further notice. Plans also call for…
Welcome Back,Mayor Menino
It’s nice to have Tom Menino back on the job We wish to add our voice to the chorus of residents who have been delighted to see the return of Mayor Tom Menino to his office at City Hall. For…
Small Fry Basketball League Entering Second Half
Small Fry Basketball is underway at the Nazzaro Community Center Gym with eight teams participating in the two division league sponsored in part by the North End Athletic Association. The all volunteer program is broken up into four Varsity and…
Obituaries 01-08-2013
Pasquale ‘Pat’ Lochiatto Member of BC College Hall of Fame and Boston English Hall of Fame for Track and Field; Selected to Compete in 1956 Olympics, Former Proprietor of E.B. Lumber Yard Pasquale A. “Pat” Lochiatto of Revere, formerly of East…
Santa Arrives at the Nazzaro Center
Santa made an early visit to the Nazzaro Center last Wednesday and arrived with a sleigh full of gifts for the members there.